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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.69, 240.86 and 68.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.69, 240.86 and 68.19 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.69 : 240.86 = 68.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.69/240.86 = 68.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.69x = 240.86 × 68.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.69x = 16,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,423.47/160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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