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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.53, 221.53 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.53, 221.53 and 90.60 is: 125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.53 : 221.53 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.53/221.53 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.53x = 221.53 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.53x = 20,070.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070.62/160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.03

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