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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.62, 221.49 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.62, 221.49 and 111.57 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.62 : 221.49 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.62/221.49 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.62x = 221.49 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.62x = 24,711.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,711.64/160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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