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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 221 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 221 and 90.23 is: 124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 221 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/221 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 221 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 19,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,940.83/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.52

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