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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.23, 240.18 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.23, 240.18 and 68.91 is: 103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.23 : 240.18 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.23/240.18 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.23x = 240.18 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.23x = 16,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,550.80/160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.29

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