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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.44, 221.48 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.44, 221.48 and 114.08 is: 157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.44 : 221.48 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.44/221.48 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.44x = 221.48 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.44x = 25,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,264.76/160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.47

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