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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.81, 221.92 and 87.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.81, 221.92 and 87.13 is: 120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.81 : 221.92 = 87.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.81/221.92 = 87.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.81x = 221.92 × 87.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.81x = 19,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,336.69/160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.24

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