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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 240.26 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 240.26 and 102.06 is: 153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 240.26 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/240.26 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 240.26 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 24,520.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520.43/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.22

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