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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.10, 220.94 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.10, 220.94 and 97.93 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.10 : 220.94 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.10/220.94 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.10x = 220.94 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.10x = 21,636.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,636.81/160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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