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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.66, 240.99 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.66, 240.99 and 126.60 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.66 : 240.99 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.66/240.99 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.66x = 240.99 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.66x = 30,510.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,510.71/160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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