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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 240 and 102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 240 and 102.42 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 240 = 102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/240 = 102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 240 × 102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 24,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,580.80/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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