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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.91, 241.40 and 83.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.91, 241.40 and 83.93 is: 125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.91 : 241.40 = 83.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.91/241.40 = 83.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.91x = 241.40 × 83.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.91x = 20,259.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,259.70/160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.91

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