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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 240.27 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 240.27 and 95.13 is: 142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 240.27 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/240.27 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 240.27 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 22,856.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,856.89/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.84

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