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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 239.70 and 82.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 239.70 and 82.92 is: 124.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 239.70 = 82.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/239.70 = 82.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 239.70 × 82.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 19,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,875.92/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.19

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