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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.96, 220.70 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.96, 220.70 and 145.36 is: 199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.96 : 220.70 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.96/220.70 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.96x = 220.70 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.96x = 32,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,080.95/160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.31

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