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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 240.80 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 240.80 and 141.68 is: 212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 240.80 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/240.80 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 240.80 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 34,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,116.44/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.07

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