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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 220.96 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 220.96 and 90.16 is: 124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 220.96 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/220.96 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 220.96 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 19,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,921.75/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.43

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