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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.29, 221.20 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.29, 221.20 and 111.26 is: 153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.29 : 221.20 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.29/221.20 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.29x = 221.20 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.29x = 24,610.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,610.99/160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.54

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