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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.90, 240.87 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.90, 240.87 and 124.31 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.90 : 240.87 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.90/240.87 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.90x = 240.87 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.90x = 29,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,942.55/160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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