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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 239.65 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 239.65 and 86.88 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 239.65 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/239.65 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 239.65 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 20,820.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,820.79/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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