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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 240 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 240 and 88.03 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 240 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/240 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 240 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 21,127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,127.20/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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