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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 221.40 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 221.40 and 108.84 is: 149.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 221.40 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/221.40 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 221.40 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 24,097.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,097.18/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.97

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