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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.10, 239.99 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.10, 239.99 and 147.33 is: 220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.10 : 239.99 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.10/239.99 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.10x = 239.99 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.10x = 35,356.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,356.99/160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.85

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