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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.90, 222.10 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.90, 222.10 and 102.72 is: 141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.90 : 222.10 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.90/222.10 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.90x = 222.10 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.90x = 22,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814.11/160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.79

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