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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.21, 221.05 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.21, 221.05 and 98.02 is: 135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.21 : 221.05 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.21/221.05 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.21x = 221.05 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.21x = 21,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,667.32/160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.24

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