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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.70, 221.77 and 105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.70, 221.77 and 105.47 is: 145.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.70 : 221.77 = 105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.70/221.77 = 105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.70x = 221.77 × 105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.70x = 23,388.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,388.71/160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.55

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