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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 239.82 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 239.82 and 125.62 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 239.82 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/239.82 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 239.82 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 30,126.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,126.19/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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