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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.54, 221.30 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.54, 221.30 and 125.49 is: 172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.54 : 221.30 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.54/221.30 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.54x = 221.30 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.54x = 27,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,770.94/160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.98

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