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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.54, 240.71 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.54, 240.71 and 87.50 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.54 : 240.71 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.54/240.71 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.54x = 240.71 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.54x = 21,062.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,062.29/160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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