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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.31, 221.18 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.31, 221.18 and 98.12 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.31 : 221.18 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.31/221.18 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.31x = 221.18 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.31x = 21,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,702.24/160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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