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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.54, 240.44 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.54, 240.44 and 106.28 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.54 : 240.44 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.54/240.44 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.54x = 240.44 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.54x = 25,553.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,553.96/160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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