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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.24, 221.13 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.24, 221.13 and 90.29 is: 124.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.24 : 221.13 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.24/221.13 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.24x = 221.13 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.24x = 19,966.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,966.98/160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.61

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