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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.96, 221.97 and 108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.96, 221.97 and 108.49 is: 149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.96 : 221.97 = 108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.96/221.97 = 108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.96x = 221.97 × 108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.96x = 24,081.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,081.53/160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.61

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