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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 240.08 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 240.08 and 95.20 is: 142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 240.08 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/240.08 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 240.08 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 22,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,855.62/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.70

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