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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 241.03 and 75.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 241.03 and 75.13 is: 112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 241.03 = 75.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/241.03 = 75.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 241.03 × 75.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 18,108.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,108.58/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.73

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