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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.07, 220.89 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.07, 220.89 and 112.87 is: 155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.07 : 220.89 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.07/220.89 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.07x = 220.89 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.07x = 24,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,931.85/160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.76

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