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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.20, 220.94 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.20, 220.94 and 101.96 is: 140.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.20 : 220.94 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.20/220.94 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.20x = 220.94 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.20x = 22,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,527.04/160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.62

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