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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.31, 239.30 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.31, 239.30 and 141 is: 210.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.31 : 239.30 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.31/239.30 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.31x = 239.30 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.31x = 33,740.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,740.60/160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.48

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