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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 221.22 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 221.22 and 107.88 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 221.22 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/221.22 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 221.22 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 23,865.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,865.21/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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