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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 239.91 and 106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 239.91 and 106 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 239.91 = 106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/239.91 = 106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 239.91 × 106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 25,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,430.46/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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