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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.21, 221.02 and 140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.21, 221.02 and 140.53 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.21 : 221.02 = 140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.21/221.02 = 140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.21x = 221.02 × 140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.21x = 31,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,059.94/160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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