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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 221.94 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 221.94 and 111.65 is: 154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 221.94 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/221.94 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 221.94 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 24,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,778.49/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.04

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