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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.95, 241.19 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.95, 241.19 and 95.96 is: 143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.95 : 241.19 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.95/241.19 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.95x = 241.19 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.95x = 23,142.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,142.91/160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.79

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