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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 222.24 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 222.24 and 132.12 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 222.24 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/222.24 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 222.24 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 29,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,362.35/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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