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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.43, 221.26 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.43, 221.26 and 113.32 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.43 : 221.26 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.43/221.26 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.43x = 221.26 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.43x = 25,072.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,072.90/160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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