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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.13, 221.03 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.13, 221.03 and 98.01 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.13 : 221.03 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.13/221.03 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.13x = 221.03 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.13x = 21,663.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,663.03/160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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