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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.22, 221.02 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.22, 221.02 and 98.03 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.22 : 221.02 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.22/221.02 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.22x = 221.02 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.22x = 21,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,666.90/160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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