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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.20, 240.39 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.20, 240.39 and 68.97 is: 103.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.20 : 240.39 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.20/240.39 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.20x = 240.39 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.20x = 16,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,579.70/160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.49

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