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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 220.76 and 107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 220.76 and 107.62 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 220.76 = 107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/220.76 = 107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 220.76 × 107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 23,758.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,758.19/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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