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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.05, 221.00 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.05, 221.00 and 104.79 is: 144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.05 : 221.00 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.05/221.00 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.05x = 221.00 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.05x = 23,158.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,158.07/160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.69

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