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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.57, 221.76 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.57, 221.76 and 108.73 is: 150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.57 : 221.76 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.57/221.76 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.57x = 221.76 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.57x = 24,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,111.96/160.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.16

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