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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 222.01 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 222.01 and 91.89 is: 126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 222.01 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/222.01 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 222.01 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 20,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,400.50/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.80

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