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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.03, 221.03 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.03, 221.03 and 116.56 is: 160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.03 : 221.03 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.03/221.03 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.03x = 221.03 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.03x = 25,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,763.26/160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.99

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