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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.23, 221.23 and 107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.23, 221.23 and 107.90 is: 148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.23 : 221.23 = 107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.23/221.23 = 107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.23x = 221.23 × 107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.23x = 23,869.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,869.07/160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.97

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