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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 220.99 and 101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 220.99 and 101.99 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 220.99 = 101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/220.99 = 101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 220.99 × 101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 22,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,538.26/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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