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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.07, 239.96 and 78.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.07, 239.96 and 78.86 is: 118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.07 : 239.96 = 78.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.07/239.96 = 78.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.07x = 239.96 × 78.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.07x = 18,924.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,924.04/160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.23

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