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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.91, 221.91 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.91, 221.91 and 111.10 is: 153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.91 : 221.91 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.91/221.91 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.91x = 221.91 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.91x = 24,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,654.20/160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.22

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