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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 221.58 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 221.58 and 111.48 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 221.58 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/221.58 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 221.58 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 24,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,701.74/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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