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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 221.40 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 221.40 and 113.94 is: 157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 221.40 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/221.40 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 221.40 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 25,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,226.32/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.19

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