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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 221.05 and 86.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 221.05 and 86.50 is: 119.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 221.05 = 86.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/221.05 = 86.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 221.05 × 86.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 19,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,120.23/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.37

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