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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.19, 240.31 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.19, 240.31 and 68.87 is: 103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.19 : 240.31 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.19/240.31 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.19x = 240.31 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.19x = 16,549.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,549.81/160.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.31

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