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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 239.99 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 239.99 and 87.02 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 239.99 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/239.99 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 239.99 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 20,882.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,882.29/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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