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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.94, 222.17 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.94, 222.17 and 105.72 is: 145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.94 : 222.17 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.94/222.17 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.94x = 222.17 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.94x = 23,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487.28/160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.94

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