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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.61, 221.49 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.61, 221.49 and 111.40 is: 153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.61 : 221.49 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.61/221.49 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.61x = 221.49 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.61x = 24,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,673.43/160.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.63

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