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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 240.98 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 240.98 and 87.52 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 240.98 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/240.98 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 240.98 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 21,089.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,089.64/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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