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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 240.84 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 240.84 and 87.48 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 240.84 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/240.84 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 240.84 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 21,068.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,068.68/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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