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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.58, 221.61 and 105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.58, 221.61 and 105.43 is: 145.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.58 : 221.61 = 105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.58/221.61 = 105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.58x = 221.61 × 105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.58x = 23,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,363.68/160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.49

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