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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 221.81 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 221.81 and 113.70 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 221.81 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/221.81 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 221.81 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 25,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,220.33/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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