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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 221.21 and 104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 221.21 and 104.99 is: 145.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 221.21 = 104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/221.21 = 104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 221.21 × 104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 23,223.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,223.21/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.04

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