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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.13, 220.83 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.13, 220.83 and 101.04 is: 139.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.13 : 220.83 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.13/220.83 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.13x = 220.83 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.13x = 22,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,312.66/160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.35

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