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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 241.31 and 87.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 241.31 and 87.75 is: 131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 241.31 = 87.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/241.31 = 87.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 241.31 × 87.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 21,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,175.17/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.67

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