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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 222.16 and 87.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 222.16 and 87.31 is: 120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 222.16 = 87.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/222.16 = 87.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 222.16 × 87.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 19,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,395.68/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.48

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