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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.40, 221.31 and 108.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.40, 221.31 and 108.00 is: 149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.40 : 221.31 = 108.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.40/221.31 = 108.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.40x = 221.31 × 108.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.40x = 23,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,901.90/160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.01

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