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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.95, 241.22 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.95, 241.22 and 88.66 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.95 : 241.22 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.95/241.22 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.95x = 241.22 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.95x = 21,386.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,386.57/160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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