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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.03, 240.03 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.03, 240.03 and 68.80 is: 103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.03 : 240.03 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.03/240.03 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.03x = 240.03 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.03x = 16,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,514.06/160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.19

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