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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.44, 221.52 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.44, 221.52 and 148.14 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.44 : 221.52 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.44/221.52 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.44x = 221.52 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.44x = 32,815.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,815.97/160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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