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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.29, 240.22 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.29, 240.22 and 68.96 is: 103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.29 : 240.22 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.29/240.22 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.29x = 240.22 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.29x = 16,565.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565.57/160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.35

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