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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 221.82 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 221.82 and 144.24 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 221.82 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/221.82 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 221.82 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 31,995.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,995.32/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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