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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.28, 221.26 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.28, 221.26 and 102.07 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.28 : 221.26 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.28/221.26 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.28x = 221.26 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.28x = 22,583.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583.20/160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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