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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.77, 221.90 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.77, 221.90 and 114.10 is: 157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.77 : 221.90 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.77/221.90 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.77x = 221.90 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.77x = 25,318.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,318.79/160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.48

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