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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 238.95 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 238.95 and 127.16 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 238.95 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/238.95 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 238.95 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 30,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,383.69/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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