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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.05, 240.08 and 57.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.05, 240.08 and 57.31 is: 85.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.05 : 240.08 = 57.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.05/240.08 = 57.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.05x = 240.08 × 57.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.05x = 13,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,759.55/160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.97

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