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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.20, 240.51 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.20, 240.51 and 102.33 is: 153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.20 : 240.51 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.20/240.51 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.20x = 240.51 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.20x = 24,611.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,611.39/160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.63

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