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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.87, 241.17 and 95.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.87, 241.17 and 95.71 is: 143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.87 : 241.17 = 95.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.87/241.17 = 95.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.87x = 241.17 × 95.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.87x = 23,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,082.38/160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.48

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