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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.36, 221.33 and 102.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.36, 221.33 and 102.13 is: 140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.36 : 221.33 = 102.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.36/221.33 = 102.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.36x = 221.33 × 102.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.36x = 22,604.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,604.43/160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.96

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