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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 220.74 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 220.74 and 111.06 is: 153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 220.74 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/220.74 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 220.74 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 24,515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,515.38/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.20

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