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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 239.74 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 239.74 and 87.88 is: 131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 239.74 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/239.74 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 239.74 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 21,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,068.35/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.64

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