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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.13, 220.74 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.13, 220.74 and 111.11 is: 153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.13 : 220.74 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.13/220.74 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.13x = 220.74 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.13x = 24,526.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,526.42/160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.17

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