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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 239.94 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 239.94 and 127.74 is: 191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 239.94 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/239.94 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 239.94 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 30,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,649.94/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.39

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