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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 241.38 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 241.38 and 79.72 is: 119.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 241.38 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/241.38 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 241.38 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 19,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,242.81/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.61

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