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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.09, 240.03 and 83.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.09, 240.03 and 83.14 is: 124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.09 : 240.03 = 83.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.09/240.03 = 83.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.09x = 240.03 × 83.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.09x = 19,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,955.49/160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.65

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