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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.91, 240.99 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.91, 240.99 and 141.45 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.91 : 240.99 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.91/240.99 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.91x = 240.99 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.91x = 34,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,088.04/160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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