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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 241.35 and 103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 241.35 and 103.26 is: 154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 241.35 = 103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/241.35 = 103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 241.35 × 103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 24,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,921.80/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.81

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