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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 240.11 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 240.11 and 68.78 is: 103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 240.11 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/240.11 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 240.11 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 16,513.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,513.22/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.16

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