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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.40, 239.99 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.40, 239.99 and 106.04 is: 158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.40 : 239.99 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.40/239.99 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.40x = 239.99 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.40x = 25,448.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,448.61/160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.65

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