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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 221.70 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 221.70 and 132 is: 181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 221.70 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/221.70 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 221.70 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 29,264.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,264.40/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.86

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