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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 221.91 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 221.91 and 114.16 is: 157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 221.91 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/221.91 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 221.91 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 25,333.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,333.25/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.59

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