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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 240.86 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 240.86 and 96.50 is: 144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 240.86 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/240.86 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 240.86 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 23,242.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,242.99/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.58

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