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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.06, 240.07 and 57.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.06, 240.07 and 57.34 is: 86.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.06 : 240.07 = 57.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.06/240.07 = 57.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.06x = 240.07 × 57.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.06x = 13,765.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,765.61/160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.00

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