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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 240.26 and 68.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 240.26 and 68.83 is: 103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 240.26 = 68.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/240.26 = 68.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 240.26 × 68.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 16,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,537.10/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.28

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