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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 241.95 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 241.95 and 107.21 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 241.95 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/241.95 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 241.95 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 25,938.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,938.25/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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