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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.39, 221.36 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.39, 221.36 and 90.45 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.39 : 221.36 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.39/221.36 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.39x = 221.36 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.39x = 20,021.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,021.56/160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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