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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 221.74 and 87.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 221.74 and 87.00 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 221.74 = 87.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/221.74 = 87.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 221.74 × 87.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 19,290.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,290.61/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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