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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.69, 241.43 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.69, 241.43 and 102.94 is: 154.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.69 : 241.43 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.69/241.43 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.69x = 241.43 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.69x = 24,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,852.80/160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.66

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