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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 220.86 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 220.86 and 149.31 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 220.86 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/220.86 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 220.86 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 32,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,976.61/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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