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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.15, 240.30 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.15, 240.30 and 95.28 is: 142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.15 : 240.30 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.15/240.30 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.15x = 240.30 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.15x = 22,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,894.53/160.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.96

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