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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.72, 241.14 and 142.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.72, 241.14 and 142.30 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.72 : 241.14 = 142.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.72/241.14 = 142.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.72x = 241.14 × 142.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.72x = 34,314.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,314.22/160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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