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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 221.34 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 221.34 and 101.40 is: 139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 221.34 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/221.34 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 221.34 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 22,443.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443.88/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.86

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