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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 239.88 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 239.88 and 106.08 is: 158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 239.88 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/239.88 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 239.88 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 25,446.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,446.47/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.92

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