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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 222.12 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 222.12 and 101.97 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 222.12 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/222.12 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 222.12 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 22,649.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,649.58/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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