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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.64, 240.87 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.64, 240.87 and 95.66 is: 143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.64 : 240.87 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.64/240.87 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.64x = 240.87 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.64x = 23,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,040.42/160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.43

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