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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 241.61 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 241.61 and 105.39 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 241.61 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/241.61 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 241.61 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 25,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,462.75/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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