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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 221.90 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 221.90 and 111.68 is: 154.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 221.90 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/221.90 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 221.90 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 24,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,780.12/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.09

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