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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 240.14 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 240.14 and 86.91 is: 130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 240.14 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/240.14 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 240.14 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 20,870.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,870.13/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.41

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