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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.28, 239.83 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.28, 239.83 and 138.86 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.28 : 239.83 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.28/239.83 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.28x = 239.83 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.28x = 33,302.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,302.10/160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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