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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.19, 221.13 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.19, 221.13 and 101.23 is: 139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.19 : 221.13 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.19/221.13 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.19x = 221.13 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.19x = 22,384.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,384.44/160.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.74

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