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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 241.68 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 241.68 and 126.87 is: 190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 241.68 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/241.68 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 241.68 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 30,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,661.51/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.46

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