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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.36, 240.60 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.36, 240.60 and 88.21 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.36 : 240.60 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.36/240.60 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.36x = 240.60 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.36x = 21,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223.33/160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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