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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 240.06 and 78.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 240.06 and 78.87 is: 118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 240.06 = 78.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/240.06 = 78.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 240.06 × 78.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 18,933.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,933.53/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.23

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