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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 221.34 and 111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 221.34 and 111.25 is: 153.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 221.34 = 111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/221.34 = 111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 221.34 × 111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 24,624.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,624.08/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.44

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