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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.64, 221.44 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.64, 221.44 and 108.80 is: 149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.64 : 221.44 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.64/221.44 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.64x = 221.44 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.64x = 24,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,092.67/160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.98

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