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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 220.89 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 220.89 and 148.08 is: 203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 220.89 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/220.89 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 220.89 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 32,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,709.39/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.95

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