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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.94, 222.23 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.94, 222.23 and 148.66 is: 205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.94 : 222.23 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.94/222.23 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.94x = 222.23 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.94x = 33,034.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,034.86/160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.26

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