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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 240.09 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 240.09 and 119.52 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 240.09 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/240.09 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 240.09 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 28,695.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,695.56/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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