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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.22, 239.88 and 105.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.22, 239.88 and 105.95 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.22 : 239.88 = 105.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.22/239.88 = 105.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.22x = 239.88 × 105.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.22x = 25,415.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,415.29/160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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