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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.39, 220.75 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.39, 220.75 and 148.24 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.39 : 220.75 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.39/220.75 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.39x = 220.75 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.39x = 32,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,723.98/160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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