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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 241.05 and 83.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 241.05 and 83.65 is: 125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 241.05 = 83.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/241.05 = 83.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 241.05 × 83.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 20,163.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,163.83/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.26

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