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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 221.67 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 221.67 and 111.66 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 221.67 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/221.67 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 221.67 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 24,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,751.67/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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