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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.72, 240.87 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.72, 240.87 and 106.55 is: 159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.72 : 240.87 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.72/240.87 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.72x = 240.87 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.72x = 25,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,664.80/160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.69

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