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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 221.25 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 221.25 and 102.21 is: 141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 221.25 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/221.25 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 221.25 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 22,613.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,613.96/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.00

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