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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 221.99 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 221.99 and 124.07 is: 171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 221.99 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/221.99 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 221.99 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 27,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,540.57/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.26

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