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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.35, 221.23 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.35, 221.23 and 98.11 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.35 : 221.23 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.35/221.23 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.35x = 221.23 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.35x = 21,704.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,704.91/160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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