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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.43, 221.40 and 86.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.43, 221.40 and 86.75 is: 119.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.43 : 221.40 = 86.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.43/221.40 = 86.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.43x = 221.40 × 86.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.43x = 19,205.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,205.46/160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.71

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