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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 221.52 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 221.52 and 101.52 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 221.52 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/221.52 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 221.52 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 22,488.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,488.71/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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