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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 221.36 and 102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 221.36 and 102.24 is: 141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 221.36 = 102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/221.36 = 102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 221.36 × 102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 22,631.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631.85/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.03

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