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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.52, 241.02 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.52, 241.02 and 124.52 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.52 : 241.02 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.52/241.02 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.52x = 241.02 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.52x = 30,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,011.81/160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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