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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.20, 221.03 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.20, 221.03 and 110.42 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.20 : 221.03 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.20/221.03 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.20x = 221.03 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.20x = 24,406.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,406.13/160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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