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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 220.80 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 220.80 and 91.04 is: 125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 220.80 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/220.80 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 220.80 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 20,101.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,101.63/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.64

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