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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.93, 222.02 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.93, 222.02 and 102.74 is: 141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.93 : 222.02 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.93/222.02 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.93x = 222.02 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.93x = 22,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,810.33/160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.75

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