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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 240.48 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 240.48 and 138.48 is: 208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 240.48 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/240.48 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 240.48 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 33,301.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,301.67/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.03

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