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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 240.42 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 240.42 and 106.32 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 240.42 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/240.42 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 240.42 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 25,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,561.45/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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