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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.22, 221.16 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.22, 221.16 and 111.12 is: 153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.22 : 221.16 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.22/221.16 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.22x = 221.16 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.22x = 24,575.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,575.30/160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.38

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