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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 239.94 and 87.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 239.94 and 87.86 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 239.94 = 87.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/239.94 = 87.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 239.94 × 87.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 21,081.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,081.13/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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