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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.95, 222.23 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.95, 222.23 and 119.60 is: 165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.95 : 222.23 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.95/222.23 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.95x = 222.23 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.95x = 26,579.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,579.19/160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.14

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