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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 240.75 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 240.75 and 88.39 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 240.75 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/240.75 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 240.75 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 21,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,279.89/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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