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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.06, 239.78 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.06, 239.78 and 78.66 is: 117.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.06 : 239.78 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.06/239.78 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.06x = 239.78 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.06x = 18,859.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,859.90/160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.83

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