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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.34, 221.36 and 98.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.34, 221.36 and 98.19 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.34 : 221.36 = 98.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.34/221.36 = 98.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.34x = 221.36 × 98.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.34x = 21,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,734.85/160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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