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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 221.94 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 221.94 and 102.72 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 221.94 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/221.94 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 221.94 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 22,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797.68/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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