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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 221.85 and 102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 221.85 and 102.62 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 221.85 = 102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/221.85 = 102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 221.85 × 102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 22,765.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,765.14/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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