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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 240.92 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 240.92 and 69.26 is: 103.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 240.92 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/240.92 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 240.92 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 16,686.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,686.12/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.90

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