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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 241.53 and 68.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 241.53 and 68.39 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 241.53 = 68.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/241.53 = 68.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 241.53 × 68.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 16,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,519.04/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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