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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.90, 221.94 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.90, 221.94 and 114.22 is: 157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.90 : 221.94 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.90/221.94 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.90x = 221.94 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.90x = 25,349.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,349.99/160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.55

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