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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 221.48 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 221.48 and 102.27 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 221.48 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/221.48 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 221.48 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 22,650.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,650.76/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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