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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.73, 221.73 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.73, 221.73 and 105.45 is: 145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.73 : 221.73 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.73/221.73 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.73x = 221.73 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.73x = 23,381.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,381.43/160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.47

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