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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.96, 241.62 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.96, 241.62 and 106.72 is: 160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.96 : 241.62 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.96/241.62 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.96x = 241.62 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.96x = 25,785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,785.69/160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.20

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