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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 221.25 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 221.25 and 97.30 is: 134.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 221.25 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/221.25 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 221.25 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 21,527.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,527.63/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.28

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