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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.77, 221.86 and 87.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.77, 221.86 and 87.09 is: 120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.77 : 221.86 = 87.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.77/221.86 = 87.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.77x = 221.86 × 87.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.77x = 19,321.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,321.45/160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.18

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