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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.96, 241.34 and 87.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.96, 241.34 and 87.84 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.96 : 241.34 = 87.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.96/241.34 = 87.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.96x = 241.34 × 87.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.96x = 21,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,199.69/160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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