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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.95, 222.06 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.95, 222.06 and 108.51 is: 149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.95 : 222.06 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.95/222.06 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.95x = 222.06 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.95x = 24,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,095.73/160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.71

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