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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 239.70 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 239.70 and 123.84 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 239.70 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/239.70 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 239.70 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 29,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,684.45/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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