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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 241.12 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 241.12 and 88.84 is: 133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 241.12 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/241.12 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 241.12 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 21,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,421.10/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.12

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