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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 221.43 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 221.43 and 90.54 is: 124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 221.43 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/221.43 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 221.43 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 20,048.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,048.27/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.93

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