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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.87, 241.50 and 128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.87, 241.50 and 128.77 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.87 : 241.50 = 128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.87/241.50 = 128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.87x = 241.50 × 128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.87x = 31,097.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,097.96/160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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