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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 240.12 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 240.12 and 68.64 is: 102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 240.12 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/240.12 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 240.12 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 16,481.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,481.84/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.96

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