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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 220.87 and 125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 220.87 and 125.14 is: 172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 220.87 = 125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/220.87 = 125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 220.87 × 125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 27,639.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,639.67/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.55

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