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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.13, 240.02 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.13, 240.02 and 68.88 is: 103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.13 : 240.02 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.13/240.02 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.13x = 240.02 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.13x = 16,532.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532.75/160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.25

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