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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 220.82 and 110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 220.82 and 110.87 is: 152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 220.82 = 110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/220.82 = 110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 220.82 × 110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 24,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,481.48/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.94

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