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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 240 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 240 and 88 is: 132

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 240 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/240 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 240 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 21,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132

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