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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.31, 239.97 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.31, 239.97 and 102.32 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.31 : 239.97 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.31/239.97 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.31x = 239.97 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.31x = 24,553.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,553.73/160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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