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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 240.30 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 240.30 and 105.89 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 240.30 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/240.30 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 240.30 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 25,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,444.17/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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