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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.01, 239.99 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.01, 239.99 and 95.81 is: 143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.01 : 239.99 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.01/239.99 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.01x = 239.99 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.01x = 22,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,993.92/160.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.70

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