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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 241.88 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 241.88 and 148.19 is: 222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 241.88 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/241.88 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 241.88 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 35,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,842.25/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.82

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