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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 220.97 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 220.97 and 101.93 is: 140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 220.97 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/220.97 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 220.97 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 22,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,522.62/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.73

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