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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 222.11 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 222.11 and 151.55 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 222.11 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/222.11 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 222.11 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 33,661.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,661.15/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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