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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 220.78 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 220.78 and 97.92 is: 135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 220.78 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/220.78 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 220.78 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 21,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618.78/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.05

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