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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.13, 239.78 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.13, 239.78 and 125.70 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.13 : 239.78 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.13/239.78 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.13x = 239.78 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.13x = 30,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,139.72/160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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