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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 221.93 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 221.93 and 122.01 is: 168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 221.93 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/221.93 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 221.93 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 27,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,077.68/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.45

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