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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 221.88 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 221.88 and 105.62 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 221.88 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/221.88 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 221.88 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 23,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,434.97/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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