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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.22, 239.98 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.22, 239.98 and 124.10 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.22 : 239.98 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.22/239.98 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.22x = 239.98 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.22x = 29,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,781.52/160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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