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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 221.40 and 102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 221.40 and 102.29 is: 141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 221.40 = 102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/221.40 = 102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 221.40 × 102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 22,645.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,645.90/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.12

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