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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 221.03 and 97.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 221.03 and 97.97 is: 135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 221.03 = 97.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/221.03 = 97.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 221.03 × 97.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 21,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,654.37/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.22

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