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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.91, 240.96 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.91, 240.96 and 106.64 is: 159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.91 : 240.96 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.91/240.96 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.91x = 240.96 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.91x = 25,695.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,695.97/160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.69

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