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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.57, 221.54 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.57, 221.54 and 90.63 is: 125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.57 : 221.54 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.57/221.54 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.57x = 221.54 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.57x = 20,078.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,078.17/160.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.04

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