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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 221.70 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 221.70 and 111.63 is: 153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 221.70 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/221.70 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 221.70 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 24,748.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,748.37/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.95

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