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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 239.88 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 239.88 and 123.80 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 239.88 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/239.88 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 239.88 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 29,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,697.14/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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