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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.81, 241.01 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.81, 241.01 and 103.02 is: 154.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.81 : 241.01 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.81/241.01 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.81x = 241.01 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.81x = 24,828.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,828.85/160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.40

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