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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 221.40 and 152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 221.40 and 152 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 221.40 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/221.40 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 221.40 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 33,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,652.80/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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