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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.20, 240.33 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.20, 240.33 and 96 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.20 : 240.33 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.20/240.33 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.20x = 240.33 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.20x = 23,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,071.68/160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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