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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 221.76 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 221.76 and 109.04 is: 150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 221.76 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/221.76 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 221.76 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 24,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,180.71/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.30

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