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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 239.91 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 239.91 and 114.68 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 239.91 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/239.91 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 239.91 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 27,512.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,512.88/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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