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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.52, 221.19 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.52, 221.19 and 113.94 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.52 : 221.19 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.52/221.19 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.52x = 221.19 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.52x = 25,202.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,202.39/160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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