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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.26, 221.14 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.26, 221.14 and 102.02 is: 140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.26 : 221.14 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.26/221.14 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.26x = 221.14 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.26x = 22,560.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,560.70/160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.78

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