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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.24, 221.22 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.24, 221.22 and 139.54 is: 192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.24 : 221.22 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.24/221.22 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.24x = 221.22 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.24x = 30,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,869.04/160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.64

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