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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 240.08 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 240.08 and 95.92 is: 143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 240.08 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/240.08 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 240.08 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 23,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,028.47/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.78

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