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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 221.00 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 221.00 and 139.49 is: 192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 221.00 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/221.00 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 221.00 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 30,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,825.49/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.49

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