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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 221 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 221 and 104.12 is: 143.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 221 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/221 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 221 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 23,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,010.52/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.67

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