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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.01, 240.06 and 62.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.01, 240.06 and 62.54 is: 93.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.01 : 240.06 = 62.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.01/240.06 = 62.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.01x = 240.06 × 62.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.01x = 15,013.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,013.29/160.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.83

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