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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.26, 240.24 and 87.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.26, 240.24 and 87.08 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.26 : 240.24 = 87.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.26/240.24 = 87.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.26x = 240.24 × 87.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.26x = 20,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,920.10/160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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