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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 221.50 and 108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 221.50 and 108.26 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 221.50 = 108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/221.50 = 108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 221.50 × 108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 23,979.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,979.05/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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