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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.90, 221.85 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.90, 221.85 and 131.70 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.90 : 221.85 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.90/221.85 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.90x = 221.85 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.90x = 29,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,217.65/160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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