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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.62, 240.80 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.62, 240.80 and 95.52 is: 143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.62 : 240.80 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.62/240.80 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.62x = 240.80 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.62x = 23,000.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,000.74/160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.20

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