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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 221.10 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 221.10 and 101.98 is: 140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 221.10 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/221.10 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 221.10 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 22,547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,547.78/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.77

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