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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 240.61 and 69.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 240.61 and 69.14 is: 103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 240.61 = 69.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/240.61 = 69.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 240.61 × 69.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 16,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,635.78/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.68

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