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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.54, 221.48 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.54, 221.48 and 105.31 is: 145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.54 : 221.48 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.54/221.48 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.54x = 221.48 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.54x = 23,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,322.95/160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.28

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