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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 240.02 and 57.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 240.02 and 57.28 is: 85.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 240.02 = 57.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/240.02 = 57.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 240.02 × 57.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 13,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,748.06/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.92

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