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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.37, 221.31 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.37, 221.31 and 86.69 is: 119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.37 : 221.31 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.37/221.31 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.37x = 221.31 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.37x = 19,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,184.09/160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.62

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