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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 221.74 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 221.74 and 111.35 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 221.74 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/221.74 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 221.74 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 24,690.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,690.19/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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