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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.65, 240.89 and 83.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.65, 240.89 and 83.67 is: 125.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.65 : 240.89 = 83.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.65/240.89 = 83.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.65x = 240.89 × 83.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.65x = 20,155.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,155.27/160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.46

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