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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 239.86 and 68.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 239.86 and 68.69 is: 102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 239.86 = 68.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/239.86 = 68.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 239.86 × 68.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 16,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,475.98/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.96

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