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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 221.91 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 221.91 and 90.86 is: 125.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 221.91 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/221.91 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 221.91 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 20,163.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,163.30/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.39

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