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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 221.94 and 128.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 221.94 and 128.07 is: 176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 221.94 = 128.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/221.94 = 128.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 221.94 × 128.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 28,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,423.86/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.70

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