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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.50, 221.44 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.50, 221.44 and 90.55 is: 124.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.50 : 221.44 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.50/221.44 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.50x = 221.44 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.50x = 20,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049.83/160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.92

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