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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.77, 240.55 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.77, 240.55 and 95.80 is: 143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.77 : 240.55 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.77/240.55 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.77x = 240.55 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.77x = 23,044.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,044.69/160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.34

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