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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 220.86 and 101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 220.86 and 101.07 is: 139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 220.86 = 101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/220.86 = 101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 220.86 × 101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 22,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,322.32/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.42

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