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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.36, 239.38 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.36, 239.38 and 138.84 is: 207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.36 : 239.38 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.36/239.38 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.36x = 239.38 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.36x = 33,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,235.52/160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.26

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