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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.93, 222.15 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.93, 222.15 and 107.85 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.93 : 222.15 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.93/222.15 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.93x = 222.15 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.93x = 23,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,958.17/160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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