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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.26, 220.89 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.26, 220.89 and 121.38 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.26 : 220.89 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.26/220.89 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.26x = 220.89 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.26x = 26,811.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,811.63/160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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