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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.81, 222.03 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.81, 222.03 and 101.88 is: 140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.81 : 222.03 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.81/222.03 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.81x = 222.03 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.81x = 22,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,620.42/160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.67

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