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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.09, 220.83 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.09, 220.83 and 118.75 is: 163.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.09 : 220.83 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.09/220.83 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.09x = 220.83 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.09x = 26,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,223.56/160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.81

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