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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.07, 220.96 and 101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.07, 220.96 and 101.11 is: 139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.07 : 220.96 = 101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.07/220.96 = 101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.07x = 220.96 × 101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.07x = 22,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,340.16/160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.57

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