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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.20, 240.17 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.20, 240.17 and 112.14 is: 168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.20 : 240.17 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.20/240.17 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.20x = 240.17 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.20x = 26,932.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,932.10/160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.12

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