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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.30, 240.23 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.30, 240.23 and 139.64 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.30 : 240.23 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.30/240.23 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.30x = 240.23 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.30x = 33,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,545.72/160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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