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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 240.20 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 240.20 and 78.93 is: 118.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 240.20 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/240.20 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 240.20 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 18,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,958.59/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.43

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