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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.26, 221.20 and 101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.26, 221.20 and 101.30 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.26 : 221.20 = 101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.26/221.20 = 101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.26x = 221.20 × 101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.26x = 22,407.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,407.56/160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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