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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 222.21 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 222.21 and 147.42 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 222.21 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/222.21 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 222.21 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 32,758.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,758.20/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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