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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.70, 222.02 and 111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.70, 222.02 and 111.83 is: 154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.70 : 222.02 = 111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.70/222.02 = 111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.70x = 222.02 × 111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.70x = 24,826.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,826.83/160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.50

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