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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.90, 222.09 and 105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.90, 222.09 and 105.73 is: 145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.90 : 222.09 = 105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.90/222.09 = 105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.90x = 222.09 × 105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.90x = 23,481.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,481.58/160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.94

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