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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 240.90 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 240.90 and 124.97 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 240.90 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/240.90 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 240.90 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 30,105.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,105.27/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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