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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.83, 221.89 and 101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.83, 221.89 and 101.83 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.83 : 221.89 = 101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.83/221.89 = 101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.83x = 221.89 × 101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.83x = 22,593.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,593.44/160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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