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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.53, 240.87 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.53, 240.87 and 106.31 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.53 : 240.87 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.53/240.87 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.53x = 240.87 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.53x = 25,607.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,607.89/160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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