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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 240.16 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 240.16 and 73.44 is: 110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 240.16 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/240.16 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 240.16 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 17,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,637.35/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.15

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