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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 239.67 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 239.67 and 125.73 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 239.67 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/239.67 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 239.67 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 30,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,133.71/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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