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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 240.81 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 240.81 and 105.76 is: 158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 240.81 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/240.81 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 240.81 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 25,468.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,468.07/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.43

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