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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.49, 221.58 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.49, 221.58 and 113.91 is: 157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.49 : 221.58 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.49/221.58 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.49x = 221.58 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.49x = 25,240.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,240.18/160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.27

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