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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 221.59 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 221.59 and 111.76 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 221.59 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/221.59 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 221.59 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 24,764.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,764.90/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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