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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.53, 221.58 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.53, 221.58 and 102.39 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.53 : 221.58 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.53/221.58 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.53x = 221.58 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.53x = 22,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,687.58/160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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