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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.65, 221.63 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.65, 221.63 and 108.81 is: 150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.65 : 221.63 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.65/221.63 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.65x = 221.63 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.65x = 24,115.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,115.02/160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.11

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