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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.20, 240.12 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.20, 240.12 and 87.06 is: 130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.20 : 240.12 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.20/240.12 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.20x = 240.12 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.20x = 20,904.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,904.85/160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.49

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