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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.26, 221.22 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.26, 221.22 and 113.66 is: 156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.26 : 221.22 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.26/221.22 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.26x = 221.22 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.26x = 25,143.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,143.87/160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.89

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