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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.03, 220.81 and 101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.03, 220.81 and 101.79 is: 140.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.03 : 220.81 = 101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.03/220.81 = 101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.03x = 220.81 × 101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.03x = 22,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,476.25/160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.45

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