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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 220.89 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 220.89 and 90.13 is: 124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 220.89 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/220.89 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 220.89 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 19,907.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,907.71/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.36

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