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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 221.58 and 142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 221.58 and 142.98 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 221.58 = 142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/221.58 = 142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 221.58 × 142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 31,681.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,681.51/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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