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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.09, 221.27 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.09, 221.27 and 141.13 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.09 : 221.27 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.09/221.27 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.09x = 221.27 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.09x = 31,227.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,227.13/160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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