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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.01, 220.73 and 100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.01, 220.73 and 100.97 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.01 : 220.73 = 100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.01/220.73 = 100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.01x = 220.73 × 100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.01x = 22,287.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,287.11/160.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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