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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.90, 241.40 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.90, 241.40 and 126.68 is: 190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.90 : 241.40 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.90/241.40 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.90x = 241.40 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.90x = 30,580.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,580.55/160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.06

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