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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 220.82 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 220.82 and 90.08 is: 124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 220.82 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/220.82 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 220.82 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 19,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,891.24/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.31

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