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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 240.06 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 240.06 and 119.54 is: 179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 240.06 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/240.06 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 240.06 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 28,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,696.77/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.31

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