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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 239.70 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 239.70 and 105.32 is: 157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 239.70 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/239.70 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 239.70 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 25,245.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,245.20/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.66

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