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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.03, 239.93 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.03, 239.93 and 81.75 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.03 : 239.93 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.03/239.93 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.03x = 239.93 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.03x = 19,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,613.08/160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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