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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.27, 240.23 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.27, 240.23 and 95.23 is: 142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.27 : 240.23 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.27/240.23 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.27x = 240.23 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.27x = 22,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,875.89/160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.74

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