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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.81, 221.99 and 109.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.81, 221.99 and 109.09 is: 150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.81 : 221.99 = 109.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.81/221.99 = 109.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.81x = 221.99 × 109.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.81x = 24,216.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,216.89/160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.59

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