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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.51, 240.76 and 75.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.51, 240.76 and 75.01 is: 112.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.51 : 240.76 = 75.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.51/240.76 = 75.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.51x = 240.76 × 75.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.51x = 18,059.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,059.03/160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.51

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