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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.81, 241.15 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.81, 241.15 and 75.25 is: 112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.81 : 241.15 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.81/241.15 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.81x = 241.15 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.81x = 18,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,146.54/160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.84

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