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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 241.64 and 84.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 241.64 and 84.03 is: 126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 241.64 = 84.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/241.64 = 84.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 241.64 × 84.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 20,305.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,305.01/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.13

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