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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 221.54 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 221.54 and 108.76 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 221.54 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/221.54 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 221.54 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 24,094.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,094.69/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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