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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 240.27 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 240.27 and 95.22 is: 142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 240.27 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/240.27 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 240.27 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 22,878.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,878.51/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.85

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