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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.40, 221.30 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.40, 221.30 and 105.20 is: 145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.40 : 221.30 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.40/221.30 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.40x = 221.30 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.40x = 23,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,280.76/160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.14

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