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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 240.11 and 79.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 240.11 and 79.02 is: 118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 240.11 = 79.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/240.11 = 79.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 240.11 × 79.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 18,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,973.49/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.48

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