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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 221.61 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 221.61 and 108.27 is: 149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 221.61 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/221.61 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 221.61 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 23,993.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,993.71/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.26

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