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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 220.70 and 104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 220.70 and 104.75 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 220.70 = 104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/220.70 = 104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 220.70 × 104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 23,119.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,119.14/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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