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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 221.75 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 221.75 and 105.48 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 221.75 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/221.75 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 221.75 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 23,388.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,388.55/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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