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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 240.36 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 240.36 and 141.93 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 240.36 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/240.36 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 240.36 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 34,114.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,114.29/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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