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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 241.29 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 241.29 and 102.99 is: 154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 241.29 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/241.29 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 241.29 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 24,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,850.46/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.54

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