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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 221.92 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 221.92 and 111.76 is: 154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 221.92 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/221.92 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 221.92 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 24,801.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,801.78/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.24

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