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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 240.85 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 240.85 and 94.53 is: 141.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 240.85 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/240.85 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 240.85 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 22,767.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767.55/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.87

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