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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 221.63 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 221.63 and 111.57 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 221.63 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/221.63 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 221.63 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 24,726.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,726.70/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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