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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 221.78 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 221.78 and 87.03 is: 120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 221.78 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/221.78 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 221.78 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 19,301.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,301.73/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.10

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