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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 221.16 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 221.16 and 105.17 is: 144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 221.16 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/221.16 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 221.16 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 23,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258.69/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.96

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