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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 220.68 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 220.68 and 101.02 is: 139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 220.68 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/220.68 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 220.68 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 22,293.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,293.09/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.33

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