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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.07, 220.95 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.07, 220.95 and 104.81 is: 144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.07 : 220.95 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.07/220.95 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.07x = 220.95 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.07x = 23,158.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,158.39/160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.67

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