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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.62, 241.16 and 103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.62, 241.16 and 103.21 is: 154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.62 : 241.16 = 103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.62/241.16 = 103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.62x = 241.16 × 103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.62x = 24,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,890.12/160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.96

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