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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.15, 239.58 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.15, 239.58 and 143.74 is: 215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.15 : 239.58 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.15/239.58 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.15x = 239.58 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.15x = 34,437.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,437.23/160.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.03

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