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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 221.78 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 221.78 and 114.12 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 221.78 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/221.78 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 221.78 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 25,309.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,309.82/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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