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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 239.96 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 239.96 and 102.32 is: 153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 239.96 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/239.96 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 239.96 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 24,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,552.71/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.15

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