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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.52, 221.51 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.52, 221.51 and 90.58 is: 124.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.52 : 221.51 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.52/221.51 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.52x = 221.51 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.52x = 20,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,063.92/160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.99

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