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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 240.06 and 87.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 240.06 and 87.86 is: 131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 240.06 = 87.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/240.06 = 87.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 240.06 × 87.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 21,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,091.67/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.81

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