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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.13, 240.33 and 83.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.13, 240.33 and 83.12 is: 124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.13 : 240.33 = 83.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.13/240.33 = 83.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.13x = 240.33 × 83.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.13x = 19,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,975.42/160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.74

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