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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 221.72 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 221.72 and 114.27 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 221.72 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/221.72 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 221.72 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 25,335.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,335.94/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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