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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.07, 239.99 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.07, 239.99 and 83.03 is: 124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.07 : 239.99 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.07/239.99 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.07x = 239.99 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.07x = 19,924.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,924.75/160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.48

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