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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 220.85 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 220.85 and 141.64 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 220.85 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/220.85 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 220.85 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 31,281.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,281.19/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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