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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 221.65 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 221.65 and 90.68 is: 125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 221.65 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/221.65 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 221.65 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 20,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,097.89/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.12

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