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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 221.85 and 90.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 221.85 and 90.85 is: 125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 221.85 = 90.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/221.85 = 90.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 221.85 × 90.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 20,154.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,154.29/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.34

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