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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 222.45 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 222.45 and 145.70 is: 201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 222.45 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/222.45 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 222.45 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 32,410.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,410.14/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.32

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