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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.31, 241.01 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.31, 241.01 and 126.48 is: 190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.31 : 241.01 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.31/241.01 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.31x = 241.01 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.31x = 30,482.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,482.31/160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.15

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