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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.65, 221.43 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.65, 221.43 and 111.45 is: 153.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.65 : 221.43 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.65/221.43 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.65x = 221.43 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.65x = 24,678.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,678.37/160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.62

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