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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.10, 239.97 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.10, 239.97 and 105.08 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.10 : 239.97 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.10/239.97 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.10x = 239.97 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.10x = 25,216.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,216.05/160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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