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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.20, 221.06 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.20, 221.06 and 90.26 is: 124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.20 : 221.06 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.20/221.06 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.20x = 221.06 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.20x = 19,953.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,953.65/160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.55

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