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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 221.85 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 221.85 and 102.58 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 221.85 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/221.85 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 221.85 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 22,757.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757.37/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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