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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 240.01 and 82.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 240.01 and 82.96 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 240.01 = 82.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/240.01 = 82.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 240.01 × 82.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 19,911.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,911.23/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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