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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 220.95 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 220.95 and 101.91 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 220.95 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/220.95 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 220.95 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 22,517.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,517.01/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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