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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 239.93 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 239.93 and 68.76 is: 103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 239.93 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/239.93 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 239.93 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 16,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,497.50/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.03

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