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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 220.86 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 220.86 and 97.98 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 220.86 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/220.86 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 220.86 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 21,639.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,639.86/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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