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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 222 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 222 and 109.20 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 222 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/222 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 222 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 24,242.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,242.40/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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