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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 239.88 and 87.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 239.88 and 87.82 is: 131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 239.88 = 87.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/239.88 = 87.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 239.88 × 87.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 21,066.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,066.26/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.52

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