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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 220.89 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 220.89 and 113.51 is: 156.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 220.89 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/220.89 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 220.89 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 25,074.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,074.20/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.69

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