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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 241.20 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 241.20 and 88.65 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 241.20 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/241.20 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 241.20 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 21,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,382.38/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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