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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 221.43 and 111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 221.43 and 111.27 is: 153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 221.43 = 111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/221.43 = 111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 221.43 × 111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 24,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,639.76/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.54

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