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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 240.03 and 87.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 240.03 and 87.99 is: 131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 240.03 = 87.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/240.03 = 87.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 240.03 × 87.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 21,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120.24/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.94

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