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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.79, 221.88 and 90.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.79, 221.88 and 90.84 is: 125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.79 : 221.88 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.79/221.88 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.79x = 221.88 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.79x = 20,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,154.02/160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.35

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