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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 239.82 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 239.82 and 95.96 is: 143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 239.82 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/239.82 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 239.82 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 23,013.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,013.13/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.80

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