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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.46, 221.34 and 116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.46, 221.34 and 116.14 is: 160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.46 : 221.34 = 116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.46/221.34 = 116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.46x = 221.34 × 116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.46x = 25,706.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,706.43/160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.20

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