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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 241.31 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 241.31 and 74.12 is: 111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 241.31 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/241.31 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 241.31 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 17,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,884.88/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.19

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