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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.13, 220.92 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.13, 220.92 and 118.75 is: 163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.13 : 220.92 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.13/220.92 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.13x = 220.92 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.13x = 26,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,234.25/160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.83

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