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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 221.95 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 221.95 and 105.71 is: 145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 221.95 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/221.95 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 221.95 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 23,460.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,460.96/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.73

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