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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.93, 221.92 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.93, 221.92 and 105.58 is: 145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.93 : 221.92 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.93/221.92 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.93x = 221.92 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.93x = 23,430.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,430.31/160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.59

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