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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.55, 221.54 and 101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.55, 221.54 and 101.51 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.55 : 221.54 = 101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.55/221.54 = 101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.55x = 221.54 × 101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.55x = 22,488.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,488.02/160.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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