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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.23, 240.34 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.23, 240.34 and 95.68 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.23 : 240.34 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.23/240.34 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.23x = 240.34 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.23x = 22,995.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,995.73/160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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