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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.23, 239.88 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.23, 239.88 and 105.32 is: 157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.23 : 239.88 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.23/239.88 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.23x = 239.88 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.23x = 25,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,265.16/160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.68

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