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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 221.97 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 221.97 and 105.66 is: 145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 221.97 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/221.97 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 221.97 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 23,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,453.35/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.77

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