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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 220.75 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 220.75 and 112.70 is: 155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 220.75 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/220.75 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 220.75 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 24,878.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,878.79/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.45

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