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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.15, 240.04 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.15, 240.04 and 68.80 is: 103.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.15 : 240.04 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.15/240.04 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.15x = 240.04 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.15x = 16,514.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,514.75/160.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.12

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