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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.01, 220.82 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.01, 220.82 and 101.03 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.01 : 220.82 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.01/220.82 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.01x = 220.82 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.01x = 22,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,309.44/160.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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