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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.37, 221.07 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.37, 221.07 and 121.02 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.37 : 221.07 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.37/221.07 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.37x = 221.07 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.37x = 26,753.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,753.89/160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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