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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 240.39 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 240.39 and 88.07 is: 132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 240.39 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/240.39 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 240.39 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 21,169.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,169.95/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.18

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