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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 221.32 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 221.32 and 125.45 is: 173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 221.32 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/221.32 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 221.32 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 27,764.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764.28/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.01

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