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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.91, 221.91 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.91, 221.91 and 105.63 is: 145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.91 : 221.91 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.91/221.91 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.91x = 221.91 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.91x = 23,440.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,440.35/160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.67

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