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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.19, 220.91 and 142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.19, 220.91 and 142.49 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.19 : 220.91 = 142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.19/220.91 = 142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.19x = 220.91 × 142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.19x = 31,476.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,476.72/160.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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