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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 239.87 and 62.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 239.87 and 62.45 is: 93.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 239.87 = 62.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/239.87 = 62.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 239.87 × 62.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 14,979.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,979.74/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.61

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