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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 240.12 and 51.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 240.12 and 51.88 is: 77.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 240.12 = 51.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/240.12 = 51.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 240.12 × 51.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 12,455.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,455.97/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.80

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