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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 241.11 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 241.11 and 112.14 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 241.11 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/241.11 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 241.11 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 27,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,038.08/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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