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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 240.15 and 83.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 240.15 and 83.05 is: 124.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 240.15 = 83.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/240.15 = 83.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 240.15 × 83.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 19,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,944.46/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.54

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