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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.03, 239.59 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.03, 239.59 and 102.11 is: 152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.03 : 239.59 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.03/239.59 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.03x = 239.59 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.03x = 24,462.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,462.83/160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.87

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