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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 220.80 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 220.80 and 120.87 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 220.80 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/220.80 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 220.80 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 26,688.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,688.10/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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