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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.05, 239.90 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.05, 239.90 and 73.46 is: 110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.05 : 239.90 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.05/239.90 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.05x = 239.90 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.05x = 17,623.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,623.05/160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.11

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