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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 241.20 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 241.20 and 140.55 is: 210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 241.20 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/241.20 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 241.20 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 33,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,900.66/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.83

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