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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.24, 221.16 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.24, 221.16 and 98.08 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.24 : 221.16 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.24/221.16 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.24x = 221.16 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.24x = 21,691.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,691.37/160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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