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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.20, 239.13 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.20, 239.13 and 148.32 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.20 : 239.13 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.20/239.13 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.20x = 239.13 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.20x = 35,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,467.76/160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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