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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.37, 221.21 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.37, 221.21 and 105.05 is: 144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.37 : 221.21 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.37/221.21 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.37x = 221.21 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.37x = 23,236.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,236.99/160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.90

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