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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 222.03 and 101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 222.03 and 101.90 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 222.03 = 101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/222.03 = 101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 222.03 × 101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 22,623.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623.75/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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