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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.21, 221.32 and 111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.21, 221.32 and 111.34 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.21 : 221.32 = 111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.21/221.32 = 111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.21x = 221.32 × 111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.21x = 24,641.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,641.77/160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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