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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.26, 221.07 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.26, 221.07 and 113.64 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.26 : 221.07 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.26/221.07 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.26x = 221.07 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.26x = 25,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,122.39/160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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