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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.23, 221.24 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.23, 221.24 and 104.95 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.23 : 221.24 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.23/221.24 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.23x = 221.24 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.23x = 23,219.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,219.68/160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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