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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 241.18 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 241.18 and 88.61 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 241.18 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/241.18 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 241.18 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 21,369.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,369.53/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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