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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 221.79 and 111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 221.79 and 111.61 is: 153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 221.79 = 111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/221.79 = 111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 221.79 × 111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 24,753.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,753.98/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.94

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