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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.66, 221.65 and 102.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.66, 221.65 and 102.43 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.66 : 221.65 = 102.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.66/221.65 = 102.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.66x = 221.65 × 102.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.66x = 22,703.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703.61/160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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