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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 221.00 and 149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 221.00 and 149.85 is: 206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 221.00 = 149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/221.00 = 149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 221.00 × 149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 33,116.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,116.10/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.83

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