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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 240.51 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 240.51 and 69.12 is: 103.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 240.51 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/240.51 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 240.51 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 16,624.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,624.05/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.65

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