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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 221.13 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 221.13 and 142.02 is: 196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 221.13 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/221.13 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 221.13 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 31,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,404.88/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.15

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