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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.05, 220.94 and 116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.05, 220.94 and 116.71 is: 161.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.05 : 220.94 = 116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.05/220.94 = 116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.05x = 220.94 × 116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.05x = 25,785.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,785.91/160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.11

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