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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 221.49 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 221.49 and 140.73 is: 194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 221.49 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/221.49 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 221.49 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 31,170.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,170.29/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.72

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