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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 240.07 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 240.07 and 108.68 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 240.07 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/240.07 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 240.07 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 26,090.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,090.81/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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