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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 240.16 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 240.16 and 87.92 is: 131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 240.16 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/240.16 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 240.16 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 21,114.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,114.87/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.97

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