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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 220.93 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 220.93 and 152.15 is: 209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 220.93 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/220.93 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 220.93 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 33,613.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,613.01/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.58

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