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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.28, 240.34 and 64.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.28, 240.34 and 64.06 is: 96.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.28 : 240.34 = 64.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.28/240.34 = 64.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.28x = 240.34 × 64.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.28x = 15,396.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,396.18/160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.06

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