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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 221.97 and 89.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 221.97 and 89.95 is: 124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 221.97 = 89.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/221.97 = 89.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 221.97 × 89.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 19,966.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,966.35/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.13

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