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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 240.24 and 68.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 240.24 and 68.85 is: 103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 240.24 = 68.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/240.24 = 68.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 240.24 × 68.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 16,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,540.52/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.33

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