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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 238.53 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 238.53 and 150.15 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 238.53 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/238.53 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 238.53 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 35,815.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,815.28/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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