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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.69, 221.66 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.69, 221.66 and 102.51 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.69 : 221.66 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.69/221.66 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.69x = 221.66 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.69x = 22,720.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,720.75/160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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