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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.21, 240.35 and 64.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.21, 240.35 and 64.03 is: 96.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.21 : 240.35 = 64.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.21/240.35 = 64.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.21x = 240.35 × 64.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.21x = 15,389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,389.61/160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.06

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