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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.94, 222.19 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.94, 222.19 and 102.75 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.94 : 222.19 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.94/222.19 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.94x = 222.19 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.94x = 22,830.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,830.02/160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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