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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 220.68 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 220.68 and 108.24 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 220.68 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/220.68 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 220.68 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 23,886.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,886.40/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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