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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 222.14 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 222.14 and 102.79 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 222.14 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/222.14 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 222.14 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 22,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,832.40/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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