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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 221.13 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 221.13 and 113.56 is: 156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 221.13 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/221.13 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 221.13 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 25,111.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,111.52/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.77

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