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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.50, 221.35 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.50, 221.35 and 101.42 is: 139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.50 : 221.35 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.50/221.35 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.50x = 221.35 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.50x = 22,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,447.96/160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.86

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