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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.39, 240.39 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.39, 240.39 and 95.26 is: 142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.39 : 240.39 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.39/240.39 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.39x = 240.39 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.39x = 22,899.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899.55/160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.77

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