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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 221.23 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 221.23 and 105.16 is: 145.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 221.23 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/221.23 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 221.23 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 23,264.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,264.55/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.00

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