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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 241.53 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 241.53 and 83.90 is: 125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 241.53 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/241.53 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 241.53 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 20,263.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,263.16/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.96

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