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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 220.98 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 220.98 and 151.48 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 220.98 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/220.98 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 220.98 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 33,474.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,474.05/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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