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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.41, 239.37 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.41, 239.37 and 142.20 is: 212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.41 : 239.37 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.41/239.37 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.41x = 239.37 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.41x = 34,038.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,038.41/160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.20

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