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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.70, 221.77 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.70, 221.77 and 91.70 is: 126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.70 : 221.77 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.70/221.77 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.70x = 221.77 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.70x = 20,334.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,334.97/160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.54

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