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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 239.87 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 239.87 and 95.09 is: 142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 239.87 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/239.87 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 239.87 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 22,809.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,809.24/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.49

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