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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 221.96 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 221.96 and 90.90 is: 125.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 221.96 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/221.96 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 221.96 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 20,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,176.16/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.43

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