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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.05, 220.92 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.05, 220.92 and 104.70 is: 144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.05 : 220.92 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.05/220.92 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.05x = 220.92 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.05x = 23,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,130.32/160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.52

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