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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.06, 239.70 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.06, 239.70 and 102.11 is: 152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.06 : 239.70 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.06/239.70 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.06x = 239.70 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.06x = 24,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,476.17/160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.92

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