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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.79, 221.97 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.79, 221.97 and 113.79 is: 157.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.79 : 221.97 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.79/221.97 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.79x = 221.97 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.79x = 25,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,257.97/160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.09

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