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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.07, 220.83 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.07, 220.83 and 97.92 is: 135.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.07 : 220.83 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.07/220.83 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.07x = 220.83 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.07x = 21,623.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,623.67/160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.09

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