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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 221.74 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 221.74 and 113.42 is: 156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 221.74 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/221.74 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 221.74 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 25,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,150.02/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.44

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