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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 221.45 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 221.45 and 148.74 is: 204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 221.45 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/221.45 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 221.45 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 32,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,937.73/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.72

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