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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.06, 220.90 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.06, 220.90 and 139.44 is: 192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.06 : 220.90 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.06/220.90 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.06x = 220.90 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.06x = 30,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,802.30/160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.44

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