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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 240.06 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 240.06 and 68.76 is: 103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 240.06 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/240.06 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 240.06 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 16,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,506.53/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.17

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