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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 239.51 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 239.51 and 149.51 is: 223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 239.51 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/239.51 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 239.51 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 35,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,810.11/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.03

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