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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 241.25 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 241.25 and 95.85 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 241.25 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/241.25 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 241.25 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 23,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,123.33/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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