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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 241.12 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 241.12 and 74.06 is: 111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 241.12 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/241.12 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 241.12 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 17,857.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,857.35/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.08

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