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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.23, 240.35 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.23, 240.35 and 95.25 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.23 : 240.35 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.23/240.35 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.23x = 240.35 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.23x = 22,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,892.86/160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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