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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.01, 240.06 and 73.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.01, 240.06 and 73.37 is: 110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.01 : 240.06 = 73.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.01/240.06 = 73.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.01x = 240.06 × 73.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.01x = 17,613.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,613.20/160.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.08

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