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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 222.14 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 222.14 and 111.84 is: 154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 222.14 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/222.14 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 222.14 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 24,844.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,844.14/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.39

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