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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.24, 221.25 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.24, 221.25 and 104.96 is: 144.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.24 : 221.25 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.24/221.25 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.24x = 221.25 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.24x = 23,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,222.40/160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.92

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