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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.95, 222.27 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.95, 222.27 and 149.25 is: 206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.95 : 222.27 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.95/222.27 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.95x = 222.27 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.95x = 33,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,173.80/160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.11

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