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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.19, 221.04 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.19, 221.04 and 90.24 is: 124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.19 : 221.04 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.19/221.04 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.19x = 221.04 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.19x = 19,946.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,946.65/160.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.52

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