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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 240.19 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 240.19 and 86.91 is: 130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 240.19 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/240.19 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 240.19 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 20,874.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,874.91/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.40

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