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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.95, 241.11 and 103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.95, 241.11 and 103.23 is: 154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.95 : 241.11 = 103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.95/241.11 = 103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.95x = 241.11 × 103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.95x = 24,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,889.79/160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.64

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