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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 222.11 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 222.11 and 124.23 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 222.11 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/222.11 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 222.11 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 27,593.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,593.40/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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