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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 221.82 and 101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 221.82 and 101.82 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 221.82 = 101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/221.82 = 101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 221.82 × 101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 22,585.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585.71/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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