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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 221.74 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 221.74 and 114.12 is: 157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 221.74 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/221.74 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 221.74 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 25,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,304.97/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.43

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