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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.33, 221.09 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.33, 221.09 and 107.87 is: 148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.33 : 221.09 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.33/221.09 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.33x = 221.09 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.33x = 23,848.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,848.99/160.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.75

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