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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 222.08 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 222.08 and 153.15 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 222.08 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/222.08 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 222.08 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 34,010.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,010.79/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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