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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 220.53 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 220.53 and 127.20 is: 175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 220.53 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/220.53 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 220.53 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 28,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,051.42/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.30

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