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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.46, 221.41 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.46, 221.41 and 90.52 is: 124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.46 : 221.41 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.46/221.41 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.46x = 221.41 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.46x = 20,041.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,041.59/160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.90

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