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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 221.80 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 221.80 and 142.40 is: 196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 221.80 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/221.80 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 221.80 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 31,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,584.32/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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