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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 240.73 and 103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 240.73 and 103.11 is: 154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 240.73 = 103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/240.73 = 103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 240.73 × 103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 24,821.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,821.67/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.28

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