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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 241.14 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 241.14 and 96.56 is: 144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 241.14 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/241.14 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 241.14 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 23,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284.48/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.84

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