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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.33, 221.18 and 98.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.33, 221.18 and 98.05 is: 135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.33 : 221.18 = 98.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.33/221.18 = 98.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.33x = 221.18 × 98.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.33x = 21,686.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,686.88/160.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.26

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