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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.03, 240.09 and 68.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.03, 240.09 and 68.74 is: 103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.03 : 240.09 = 68.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.03/240.09 = 68.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.03x = 240.09 × 68.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.03x = 16,503.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,503.79/160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.13

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