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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.23, 221.13 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.23, 221.13 and 113.61 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.23 : 221.13 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.23/221.13 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.23x = 221.13 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.23x = 25,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,122.58/160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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