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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 240.18 and 83.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 240.18 and 83.08 is: 124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 240.18 = 83.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/240.18 = 83.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 240.18 × 83.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 19,954.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,954.15/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.71

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