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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 240.04 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 240.04 and 125.79 is: 188.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 240.04 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/240.04 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 240.04 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 30,194.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,194.63/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.59

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