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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.91, 222.03 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.91, 222.03 and 90.96 is: 125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.91 : 222.03 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.91/222.03 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.91x = 222.03 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.91x = 20,195.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,195.85/160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.51

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