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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.26, 221.14 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.26, 221.14 and 91.26 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.26 : 221.14 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.26/221.14 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.26x = 221.14 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.26x = 20,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,181.24/160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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