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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 241.14 and 64.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 241.14 and 64.68 is: 96.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 241.14 = 64.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/241.14 = 64.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 241.14 × 64.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 15,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,596.94/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.95

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