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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.59, 221.60 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.59, 221.60 and 90.65 is: 125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.59 : 221.60 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.59/221.60 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.59x = 221.60 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.59x = 20,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,088.04/160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.09

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