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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 221.40 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 221.40 and 102.20 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 221.40 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/221.40 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 221.40 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 22,625.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625.97/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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