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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.19, 221.05 and 98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.19, 221.05 and 98 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.19 : 221.05 = 98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.19/221.05 = 98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.19x = 221.05 × 98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.19x = 21,662.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,662.90/160.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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