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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.50, 221.49 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.50, 221.49 and 108.75 is: 150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.50 : 221.49 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.50/221.49 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.50x = 221.49 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.50x = 24,087.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,087.04/160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.08

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