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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 239.22 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 239.22 and 143.10 is: 213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 239.22 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/239.22 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 239.22 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 34,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,232.38/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.45

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