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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.87, 241.06 and 106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.87, 241.06 and 106.57 is: 159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.87 : 241.06 = 106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.87/241.06 = 106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.87x = 241.06 × 106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.87x = 25,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,689.76/160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.69

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