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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 222.06 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 222.06 and 140.10 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 222.06 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/222.06 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 222.06 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 31,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,110.05/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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