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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 221.88 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 221.88 and 141.36 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 221.88 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/221.88 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 221.88 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 31,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,364.96/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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