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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 221.15 and 111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 221.15 and 111.17 is: 153.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 221.15 = 111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/221.15 = 111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 221.15 × 111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 24,586.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,586.08/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.43

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