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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 221.56 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 221.56 and 102.49 is: 141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 221.56 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/221.56 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 221.56 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 22,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,707.68/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.37

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