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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 240.15 and 78.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 240.15 and 78.91 is: 118.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 240.15 = 78.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/240.15 = 78.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 240.15 × 78.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 18,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,950.24/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.35

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