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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.90, 221.98 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.90, 221.98 and 101.87 is: 140.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.90 : 221.98 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.90/221.98 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.90x = 221.98 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.90x = 22,613.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,613.10/160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.54

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