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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.34, 221.30 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.34, 221.30 and 102.12 is: 140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.34 : 221.30 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.34/221.30 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.34x = 221.30 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.34x = 22,599.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,599.16/160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.95

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