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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.19, 221.02 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.19, 221.02 and 101.93 is: 140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.19 : 221.02 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.19/221.02 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.19x = 221.02 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.19x = 22,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,528.57/160.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.64

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