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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 220.88 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 220.88 and 102 is: 140.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 220.88 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/220.88 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 220.88 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 22,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,529.76/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.53

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