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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 221.15 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 221.15 and 91.25 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 221.15 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/221.15 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 221.15 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 20,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,179.94/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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