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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.01, 221.02 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.01, 221.02 and 144.46 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.01 : 221.02 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.01/221.02 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.01x = 221.02 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.01x = 31,928.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,928.55/160.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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