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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.73, 221.81 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.73, 221.81 and 87.04 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.73 : 221.81 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.73/221.81 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.73x = 221.81 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.73x = 19,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,306.74/160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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