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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.90, 222.03 and 90.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.90, 222.03 and 90.97 is: 125.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.90 : 222.03 = 90.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.90/222.03 = 90.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.90x = 222.03 × 90.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.90x = 20,198.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,198.07/160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.53

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