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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 241.48 and 83.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 241.48 and 83.96 is: 126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 241.48 = 83.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/241.48 = 83.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 241.48 × 83.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 20,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,274.66/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.02

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