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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.44, 221.49 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.44, 221.49 and 105.15 is: 145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.44 : 221.49 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.44/221.49 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.44x = 221.49 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.44x = 23,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,289.67/160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.16

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