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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 240.07 and 78.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 240.07 and 78.86 is: 118.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 240.07 = 78.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/240.07 = 78.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 240.07 × 78.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 18,931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,931.92/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.24

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