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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 222.06 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 222.06 and 121.97 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 222.06 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/222.06 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 222.06 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 27,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,083.55/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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