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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 220.95 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 220.95 and 116.55 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 220.95 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/220.95 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 220.95 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 25,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,751.72/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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