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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.20, 220.95 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.20, 220.95 and 104.94 is: 144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.20 : 220.95 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.20/220.95 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.20x = 220.95 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.20x = 23,186.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,186.49/160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.73

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