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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.21, 221.02 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.21, 221.02 and 101.89 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.21 : 221.02 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.21/221.02 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.21x = 221.02 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.21x = 22,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,519.73/160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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