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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 239.68 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 239.68 and 141.10 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 239.68 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/239.68 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 239.68 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 33,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,819.59/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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