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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.81, 221.84 and 101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.81, 221.84 and 101.81 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.81 : 221.84 = 101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.81/221.84 = 101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.81x = 221.84 × 101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.81x = 22,584.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584.71/160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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