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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 221.90 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 221.90 and 105.52 is: 145.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 221.90 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/221.90 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 221.90 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 23,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,414.89/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.57

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