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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.22, 239.93 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.22, 239.93 and 114.86 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.22 : 239.93 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.22/239.93 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.22x = 239.93 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.22x = 27,557.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,557.79/160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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