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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.28, 221.03 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.28, 221.03 and 104.95 is: 144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.28 : 221.03 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.28/221.03 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.28x = 221.03 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.28x = 23,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196.00/160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.72

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