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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.13, 240.26 and 64.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.13, 240.26 and 64.01 is: 96.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.13 : 240.26 = 64.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.13/240.26 = 64.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.13x = 240.26 × 64.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.13x = 15,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,377.52/160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.03

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