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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.79, 241.04 and 95.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.79, 241.04 and 95.63 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.79 : 241.04 = 95.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.79/241.04 = 95.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.79x = 241.04 × 95.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.79x = 23,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,050.66/160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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