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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.81, 241.10 and 75.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.81, 241.10 and 75.29 is: 112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.81 : 241.10 = 75.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.81/241.10 = 75.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.81x = 241.10 × 75.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.81x = 18,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,152.04/160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.88

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