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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 240.12 and 63.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 240.12 and 63.90 is: 95.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 240.12 = 63.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/240.12 = 63.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 240.12 × 63.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 15,343.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,343.67/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.81

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