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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.10, 221.04 and 97.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.10, 221.04 and 97.96 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.10 : 221.04 = 97.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.10/221.04 = 97.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.10x = 221.04 × 97.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.10x = 21,653.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,653.08/160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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