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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 221.94 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 221.94 and 124.08 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 221.94 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/221.94 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 221.94 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 27,538.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,538.32/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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