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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.83, 221.81 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.83, 221.81 and 125.87 is: 173.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.83 : 221.81 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.83/221.81 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.83x = 221.81 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.83x = 27,917.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,917.49/160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.58

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