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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 221.99 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 221.99 and 90.92 is: 125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 221.99 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/221.99 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 221.99 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 20,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,183.43/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.48

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