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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.10, 240.11 and 63.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.10, 240.11 and 63.90 is: 95.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.10 : 240.11 = 63.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.10/240.11 = 63.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.10x = 240.11 × 63.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.10x = 15,343.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,343.03/160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.83

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