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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.29, 221.13 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.29, 221.13 and 113.76 is: 156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.29 : 221.13 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.29/221.13 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.29x = 221.13 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.29x = 25,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,155.75/160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.94

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