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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 222.01 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 222.01 and 111.76 is: 154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 222.01 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/222.01 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 222.01 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 24,811.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,811.00/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.25

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