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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 222.02 and 87.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 222.02 and 87.20 is: 120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 222.02 = 87.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/222.02 = 87.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 222.02 × 87.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 19,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359.76/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.33

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