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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.10, 240.02 and 63.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.10, 240.02 and 63.98 is: 95.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.10 : 240.02 = 63.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.10/240.02 = 63.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.10x = 240.02 × 63.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.10x = 15,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,356.48/160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.92

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