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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 221.02 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 221.02 and 118.72 is: 163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 221.02 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/221.02 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 221.02 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 26,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,239.49/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.87

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