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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.07, 239.60 and 102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.07, 239.60 and 102.09 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.07 : 239.60 = 102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.07/239.60 = 102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.07x = 239.60 × 102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.07x = 24,460.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,460.76/160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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