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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.24, 220.98 and 105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.24, 220.98 and 105.03 is: 144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.24 : 220.98 = 105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.24/220.98 = 105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.24x = 220.98 × 105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.24x = 23,208.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,208.42/160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.84

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