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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 221.88 and 142.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 221.88 and 142.23 is: 196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 221.88 = 142.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/221.88 = 142.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 221.88 × 142.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 31,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,558.33/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.15

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