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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 240.99 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 240.99 and 87.59 is: 131.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 240.99 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/240.99 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 240.99 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 21,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,108.31/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.30

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