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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.24, 240.42 and 88.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.24, 240.42 and 88.15 is: 132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.24 : 240.42 = 88.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.24/240.42 = 88.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.24x = 240.42 × 88.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.24x = 21,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,193.02/160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.26

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