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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 240.18 and 57.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 240.18 and 57.42 is: 86.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 240.18 = 57.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/240.18 = 57.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 240.18 × 57.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 13,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,791.14/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.14

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