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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.22, 221.00 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.22, 221.00 and 98.07 is: 135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.22 : 221.00 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.22/221.00 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.22x = 221.00 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.22x = 21,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,672.98/160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.27

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