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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 222.24 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 222.24 and 141.18 is: 195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 222.24 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/222.24 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 222.24 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 31,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,375.84/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.03

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