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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 239.79 and 138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 239.79 and 138.34 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 239.79 = 138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/239.79 = 138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 239.79 × 138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 33,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,172.55/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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