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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.28, 221.19 and 90.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.28, 221.19 and 90.33 is: 124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.28 : 221.19 = 90.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.28/221.19 = 90.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.28x = 221.19 × 90.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.28x = 19,980.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,980.73/160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.66

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