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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 221.34 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 221.34 and 105.28 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 221.34 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/221.34 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 221.34 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 23,302.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,302.68/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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