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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.19, 221.07 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.19, 221.07 and 111.07 is: 153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.19 : 221.07 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.19/221.07 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.19x = 221.07 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.19x = 24,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,554.24/160.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.28

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