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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.36, 221.54 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.36, 221.54 and 139.72 is: 193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.36 : 221.54 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.36/221.54 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.36x = 221.54 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.36x = 30,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,953.57/160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.03

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