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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 220.97 and 97.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 220.97 and 97.95 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 220.97 = 97.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/220.97 = 97.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 220.97 × 97.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 21,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,643.84/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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