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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 220.83 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 220.83 and 104.80 is: 144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 220.83 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/220.83 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 220.83 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 23,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,142.98/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.64

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