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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.06, 239.85 and 82.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.06, 239.85 and 82.93 is: 124.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.06 : 239.85 = 82.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.06/239.85 = 82.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.06x = 239.85 × 82.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.06x = 19,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,890.76/160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.27

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