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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.29, 240.12 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.29, 240.12 and 88.20 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.29 : 240.12 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.29/240.12 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.29x = 240.12 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.29x = 21,178.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,178.58/160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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