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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.87, 222.00 and 90.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.87, 222.00 and 90.94 is: 125.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.87 : 222.00 = 90.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.87/222.00 = 90.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.87x = 222.00 × 90.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.87x = 20,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,187.12/160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.49

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