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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 222.02 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 222.02 and 102.76 is: 141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 222.02 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/222.02 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 222.02 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 22,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814.78/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.88

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