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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.15, 221.01 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.15, 221.01 and 90.23 is: 124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.15 : 221.01 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.15/221.01 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.15x = 221.01 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.15x = 19,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,941.73/160.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.52

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