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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.66, 241.02 and 103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.66, 241.02 and 103.26 is: 154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.66 : 241.02 = 103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.66/241.02 = 103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.66x = 241.02 × 103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.66x = 24,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,887.73/160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.91

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