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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 239.37 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 239.37 and 138.72 is: 207.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 239.37 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/239.37 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 239.37 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 33,205.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,205.41/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.35

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