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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.70, 221.74 and 90.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.70, 221.74 and 90.75 is: 125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.70 : 221.74 = 90.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.70/221.74 = 90.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.70x = 221.74 × 90.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.70x = 20,123.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,123.51/160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.22

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