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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 239.95 and 142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 239.95 and 142.98 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 239.95 = 142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/239.95 = 142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 239.95 × 142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 34,306.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,306.85/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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