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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 222.27 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 222.27 and 114.42 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 222.27 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/222.27 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 222.27 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 25,432.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,432.13/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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