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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 240.06 and 83.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 240.06 and 83.18 is: 124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 240.06 = 83.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/240.06 = 83.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 240.06 × 83.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 19,967.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,967.75/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.66

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