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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 221.63 and 90.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 221.63 and 90.69 is: 125.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 221.63 = 90.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/221.63 = 90.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 221.63 × 90.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 20,099.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099.62/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.13

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