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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 240.92 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 240.92 and 88.72 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 240.92 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/240.92 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 240.92 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 21,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,374.42/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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