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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 241.23 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 241.23 and 74.14 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 241.23 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/241.23 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 241.23 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 17,884.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,884.79/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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