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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 239.92 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 239.92 and 78.74 is: 118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 239.92 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/239.92 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 239.92 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 18,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,891.30/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.01

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