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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.03, 239.85 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.03, 239.85 and 114.39 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.03 : 239.85 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.03/239.85 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.03x = 239.85 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.03x = 27,436.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,436.44/160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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