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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.77, 240.75 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.77, 240.75 and 124.86 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.77 : 240.75 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.77/240.75 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.77x = 240.75 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.77x = 30,060.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,060.05/160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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