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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.90, 221.58 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.90, 221.58 and 147.96 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.90 : 221.58 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.90/221.58 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.90x = 221.58 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.90x = 32,784.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,784.98/160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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