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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.33, 239.77 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.33, 239.77 and 121.37 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.33 : 239.77 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.33/239.77 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.33x = 239.77 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.33x = 29,100.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,100.88/160.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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