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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.49, 221.41 and 102.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.49, 221.41 and 102.35 is: 141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.49 : 221.41 = 102.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.49/221.41 = 102.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.49x = 221.41 × 102.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.49x = 22,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,661.31/160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.20

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