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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 221.92 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 221.92 and 144.72 is: 199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 221.92 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/221.92 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 221.92 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 32,116.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,116.26/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.58

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