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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 241.25 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 241.25 and 87.66 is: 131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 241.25 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/241.25 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 241.25 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 21,147.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,147.54/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.38

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