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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 220.94 and 142.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 220.94 and 142.81 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 220.94 = 142.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/220.94 = 142.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 220.94 × 142.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 31,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,552.44/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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