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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.42, 221.52 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.42, 221.52 and 101.50 is: 140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.42 : 221.52 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.42/221.52 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.42x = 221.52 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.42x = 22,484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,484.28/160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.16

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