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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.36, 220.98 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.36, 220.98 and 108.68 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.36 : 220.98 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.36/220.98 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.36x = 220.98 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.36x = 24,016.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,016.11/160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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