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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 239.36 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 239.36 and 140.08 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 239.36 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/239.36 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 239.36 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 33,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,529.55/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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