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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 239.97 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 239.97 and 121.95 is: 182.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 239.97 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/239.97 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 239.97 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 29,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,264.34/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.54

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