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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.07, 220.86 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.07, 220.86 and 97.07 is: 133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.07 : 220.86 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.07/220.86 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.07x = 220.86 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.07x = 21,437.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,437.78/160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.93

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