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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 221.52 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 221.52 and 125.82 is: 173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 221.52 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/221.52 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 221.52 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 27,871.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,871.65/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.40

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