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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.36, 221.21 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.36, 221.21 and 149.56 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.36 : 221.21 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.36/221.21 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.36x = 221.21 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.36x = 33,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,083.42/160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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