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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.31, 221.10 and 104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.31, 221.10 and 104.99 is: 144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.31 : 221.10 = 104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.31/221.10 = 104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.31x = 221.10 × 104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.31x = 23,213.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,213.29/160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.80

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