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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.77, 221.99 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.77, 221.99 and 111.56 is: 154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.77 : 221.99 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.77/221.99 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.77x = 221.99 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.77x = 24,765.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,765.20/160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.04

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