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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.93, 221.97 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.93, 221.97 and 108.46 is: 149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.93 : 221.97 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.93/221.97 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.93x = 221.97 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.93x = 24,074.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,074.87/160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.60

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