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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 222.05 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 222.05 and 101.89 is: 140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 222.05 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/222.05 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 222.05 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 22,623.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623.56/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.59

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