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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 240.91 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 240.91 and 103.05 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 240.91 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/240.91 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 240.91 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 24,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,824.06/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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