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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.59, 221.66 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.59, 221.66 and 101.64 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.59 : 221.66 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.59/221.66 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.59x = 221.66 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.59x = 22,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,529.01/160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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