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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 222.02 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 222.02 and 139.66 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 222.02 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/222.02 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 222.02 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 31,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,007.42/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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