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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.93, 221.45 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.93, 221.45 and 145.41 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.93 : 221.45 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.93/221.45 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.93x = 221.45 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.93x = 32,199.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,199.49/160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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