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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.69, 221.88 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.69, 221.88 and 148.41 is: 204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.69 : 221.88 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.69/221.88 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.69x = 221.88 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.69x = 32,929.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,929.21/160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.92

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