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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 240.06 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 240.06 and 74.56 is: 111.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 240.06 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/240.06 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 240.06 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 17,898.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,898.87/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.87

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