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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.50, 221.48 and 101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.50, 221.48 and 101.51 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.50 : 221.48 = 101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.50/221.48 = 101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.50x = 221.48 × 101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.50x = 22,480.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,480.82/160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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