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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 221.96 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 221.96 and 111.74 is: 154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 221.96 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/221.96 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 221.96 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 24,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,800.98/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.12

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