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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.30, 221.19 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.30, 221.19 and 90.34 is: 124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.30 : 221.19 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.30/221.19 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.30x = 221.19 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.30x = 19,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,982.41/160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.66

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