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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.50, 221.18 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.50, 221.18 and 102.18 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.50 : 221.18 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.50/221.18 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.50x = 221.18 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.50x = 22,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600.17/160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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