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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.43, 221.42 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.43, 221.42 and 90.52 is: 124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.43 : 221.42 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.43/221.42 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.43x = 221.42 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.43x = 20,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,042.94/160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.93

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