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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.94, 241.35 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.94, 241.35 and 95.79 is: 143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.94 : 241.35 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.94/241.35 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.94x = 241.35 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.94x = 23,118.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,118.92/160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.65

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