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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.55, 241.01 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.55, 241.01 and 83.66 is: 125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.55 : 241.01 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.55/241.01 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.55x = 241.01 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.55x = 20,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,161.27/160.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.58

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