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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 221.88 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 221.88 and 91.79 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 221.88 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/221.88 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 221.88 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 20,366.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,366.37/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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