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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 241.67 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 241.67 and 88.89 is: 133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 241.67 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/241.67 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 241.67 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 21,482.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,482.05/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.45

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