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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 220.82 and 121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 220.82 and 121.12 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 220.82 = 121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/220.82 = 121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 220.82 × 121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 26,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,745.72/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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