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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 222.09 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 222.09 and 91.01 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 222.09 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/222.09 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 222.09 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 20,210.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,210.85/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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