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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.59, 221.59 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.59, 221.59 and 90.64 is: 125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.59 : 221.59 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.59/221.59 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.59x = 221.59 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.59x = 20,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,085.68/160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.08

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