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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.41, 221.31 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.41, 221.31 and 113.78 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.41 : 221.31 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.41/221.31 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.41x = 221.31 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.41x = 25,180.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,180.65/160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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